The Meadows House, Ottawa River shoreline, Westmeath

Shoreline properties often have erosion issues because of water from both river and road. This driveway doubles as a water runoff conduit, and a paving solution had to accommodate this double function. The selection of turfstone for the driveway created a durable and porous road surface which was then bordered by 6" limestone pavement to ensure nothing moved under the onslaught of runoff, freezing and (see picture at bottom) the odd loaded dump truck.

"Simon. Greetings! How are you doing? We recently had the weeping bed replaced, and many, many trucks loads came down the driveway. Very little damage to the stones, they stood up well. Regards. – john & Rose